average session duration

Definition

The mean time users spend on your website before leaving or falling asleep, whichever comes first. A vanity metric that correlates with engagement unless your site is just really confusing.

Example Usage

Our average session duration is 47 seconds, which is either a compliment to our concise content or an indictment of our user experience.

Origin

Web analytics terminology from the late 1990s, standardized with Google Analytics and similar platforms

Fun Fact

The average website session lasts 2-3 minutes, meaning you have less time to make your point than a TED Talk introduction.

Source: Web analytics and Google Analytics measurement standards

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